The Government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval. This means that from 1 April 2028 new authorities will take over responsibility for delivering the services currently provided by the county council and the district and borough councils in […]
Hertfordshire rejects police mega-force plans as PCC calls on new Prime Minister to scrap mergers. Hertfordshire residents have delivered a clear message to the Government that they do not want police force mergers in Hertfordshire. The Police and Crime Commissioner’s public consultation has now closed, with responses showing overwhelming opposition to proposals that could see […]
Berkhamsted’s Victoria C of E Infant and Nursery School has been described by Ofsted inspectors as a place where ‘pupils of all ages feel they belong and can flourish’ after being rated ‘strong’ for achievement, attendance and behaviour and its early years provision. Just 16% of schools have received the same rating for achievement since […]
This year, Herts Interpreting and Translation Service (HITS) is celebrating an incredible milestone: 25 years of breaking down language barriers and supporting the Dacorum community. What started as a small local project back in 2001 has grown into a national leader, recently surpassing one million professional bookings. HITS is managed by local charity Community Action […]
Extra patrols, targeted enforcement and partnership activity will be rolled out across Hertfordshire this summer as part of a renewed effort to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety in town centres and public spaces. Councils, community groups, charities and business groups are also being invited to apply for grant funding to improve safety in their […]
Spirit Youth Group’s presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat proved to its enthralled audience what director, Becky Curtis had promised from this Cheddington theatre group – boundless energy, classic comedy, a little pathos and heaps of quirkiness. For the first time since Spirit’s formation 31 years ago this was a completely sung through event, […]
Ready to explore a greener, more sustainable lifestyle but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re already on your way and looking for local community groups to connect with? The Dacorum Climate Action Network (Dacorum CAN) Annual Event is back and it’s getting a major refresh! This year’s theme is ‘Turn Over a New […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead is gearing up for the summer holidays with a packed programme of free family events, designed to help keep children entertained throughout the six-week break. From meet and greets with beloved characters to hands-on workshops, sing-alongs and monster-themed adventures, there’s something for every family to enjoy at Marlowes […]
Eleven budding entrepreneurs have been awarded up to £1,500 to support their business growth, having successfully pitched their ideas to the Dacorum’s Den panel on 13 June 2026. The judges, led by Cllr Adrian England, Portfolio Holder for Place, awarded a total of £13,000 to grant fund a range of business ideas. Additional to the […]
The draft Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan establishes planning policies that will be used to shape and determine applications for new development in the town. It has been informed by earlier consultation responses and covers the fifteen-year period to 2041. Policies in the Plan have a focus on the environment, design, character, community well-being and accessibility. Berkhamsted […]
Hertfordshire-based homelessness charity, DENS, has launched the More Than Appeal to enable their life-changing services to move into new headquarters. Construction work is well underway for the new DENS Centre, developed in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council. The charity is relying on the generosity of its community to fund items like mugs, laptops and chairs […]
Officers have released an image of someone they want to identify following a theft near Tring railway station. Between 11.45am and 12.45pm on Saturday 13 June, a car parked on Northfield Road had its windows smashed. Several items were also stolen from within, including a dashcam, bank cards, a handbag and shoes. Officers are releasing […]